Former Liverpool strike Michael Owen believes the Reds have the most destructive players in the Premier League but admits their inconsistency could prove costly
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Michael Owen has spoken about Liverpool's trophy hopes for this season(Image: Getty Images)
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Michael Owen maintains that Liverpool are still the top team in the Premier League, despite acknowledging that this season's results might make his claim seem 'silly'. The former Reds and Manchester United striker thinks the club have been lucky that teams like Chelsea's form has kept them in the running for Champions League qualification.
Liverpool currently occupy fifth place, trailing Aston Villa in fourth by five points. The Premier League is likely to receive five Champions League qualification spots, with Chelsea just a point behind Arne Slot's team.
Despite being 21 points adrift of league leaders Arsenal, Owen is convinced that his former team possesses the most formidable players, reports the Liverpool Echo.
"On Liverpool's given day I still think they're the best team about," Owen, who is the official UK ambassador for Casino.org, told the Liverpool Echo.
"When they play well, nobody's winning at Anfield, when Liverpool are absolutely on their a game, there's no team in the country that can.
"I know, Arsenal will beat them by 20 odd points or whatever this season, but I still believe Liverpool have got the most destructive and best players.
"Ekitike, Isak, they're incredible. Mo Salah, incredible. There are so many of them.
"Virgil van Dijk, one of the best centre-halves in the country. Probably got the best goalkeeper in the world, you know, they've got some unbelievable players.
"But over the period of a season, those words that I've just spouted can be made to look silly."
Despite their Premier League struggles, Liverpool's European pedigree remains intact. Owen believes inconsistency could hinder the Reds as the competition heats up, with Paris Saint-Germain looming on the horizon.
"Do I think they can win the Champions League? I think their, their team are good enough, too, but I just think they're too inconsistent," Owen said.
"And one slip-up at this stage against really good teams and you're out. So I'd have to say that I'd be nervous about Liverpool winning anything this season.
"They've obviously got a tough draw in the FA Cup as well. The only good thing going for Liverpool at the moment is that Chelsea are not performing that well and Villa are slipping a little bit and there's going to be five teams you would think in the in the Champions League places."
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